July 3 & 4Muskegon, Michigan
Presented by Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Muskegon
Friday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
350 Artists
350 Artists
Deadline: February 4
Application fee: $35
Booth fee: $150-$250
Booth fee: $150-$250
The Lakeshore Art Festival is a unique mix of fine art, crafts, food and family fun in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. Guests will enjoy a juried fine art and craft fair as well as vibrant streets brimming with unique artisan food, children's activities, entertainment and more! With convenient affordable parking, outstanding accommodations and restaurants nearby this is a must-attend event!
Art in the Park is held in historic Hackley Park, a green landscaped square block that features beautiful trees and flowers, interior and perimeter sidewalks, historic sculptures and a center circle. The Craft Market flows from the park into the heart of downtown Muskegon's Heritage District which is home to the Muskegon Museum of Art, Lakeshore Museum Center, Monet's Garden, Historic Hackley Library, and Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts .
Absolutely NO buy and sell.
Marketing:
There is extensive marketing and publicity for the show for guests and artists. Advertising utilizes print, social media, trade publications, posters, rack cards, radio, television, billboards and more. Local TV and radio on location during event. Artists are invited to participate in interviews before and during the show. Nearly 9,000 followers on Facebook and 966 on Instagram.
Testimonials:
Estimated Attendance: 60,000
There is extensive marketing and publicity for the show for guests and artists. Advertising utilizes print, social media, trade publications, posters, rack cards, radio, television, billboards and more. Local TV and radio on location during event. Artists are invited to participate in interviews before and during the show. Nearly 9,000 followers on Facebook and 966 on Instagram.
Testimonials:
"We can't tell you how many positive comments we heard throughout the day from our shoppers regarding the show.
We heard comments such as, "best one ever," "love that they added additional streets," "great quality of vendors," "happy it is right downtown" and the list goes on and on!
Estimated Attendance: 60,000
- $3,000 Fine Art Cash Awards
Wayne Trinklein, Sculpture - Extensive PR and Marketing (over 40% of Festival budget)
- Set-Up July 2 evening and July 3 morning
- Vehicle access near booth site for easy set up and tear-down
- Overnight Security
- Booth Sitters
- Complimentary morning beverages and baked goods
- Experienced professional staff
Ranked by Sunshine Artist Magazine as Top 200 Best Art Shows, America's Top Ten Art Fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com and People's Choice Award West Michigan.
Learn more: https://lakeshoreartfestival.org/attend/
Contact: Carla Flanders, cflanders@muskegon.org
Contact: Carla Flanders, cflanders@muskegon.org
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